Trainee Security Engineer
Service & Minor Works
Field-based across the North West – working with senior engineers
Full-Time | Mon–Thurs 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–4pm
£25,000 – £32,000 DOE
Recently completed your apprenticeship and looking for that next step? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to grow your Fire & Security career alongside experienced engineers, working on high-profile projects across critical sectors including prisons, healthcare, transport, and commercial infrastructure.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with unique, high-security systems – including exclusive technology developed in-house – while being mentored by some of the best in the industry.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting the service and maintenance of fire and security systems across a variety of high-security and commercial sites.
* Assisting in small installation and remedial works alongside senior engineers.
* Working on:
o Intruder Systems: Orisec, Texecom, Galaxy
o CCTV: Hanwha, Avigilon, Bosch, Axis
o Access Control & Intercoms: Paxton, Cortech
o Fire Alarms: Advanced, C-TEC
* Receiving full training on a proprietary prison locking system, not available anywhere else.
Where You'll Work
* Field-based across the North West – working closely with a team of experienced engineers.
* Typical clients include: HM Prisons, NHS, Transport Hubs, Data Centres, and Stadiums.
* Sites are a mix of secure environments and general commercial properties.
Why This is a Great Step in Your Career
* Learning from highly experienced engineers with deep knowledge of high-security systems.
* Training provided on an in-house developed prison locking product.
* An environment that supports learning, development, and progression.
* Be part of a team that works on projects that matter – protecting lives and critical infrastructure.
* Travel in a brand-new 74 plate Transit Custom, fully equipped for the role.
The Package
* Salary: £25,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
* Overtime: After 40 hours (T&H to Saturday, DT Sunday)
* Call-Out Rota: 1 in 6 weeks (low call volume – 2/3 calls max per week)
* Van: Brand new vehicle + personal use
* Fuel Card: Included
* Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
* Laptop & Phone: Provided
* Pension: Included
* Healthcare/Life Cover: Under review (in development)
* Career Development: Long-term progression opportunities
Who We're Looking For
* 1+ years of experience in the Fire & Security industry, ideally having completed an apprenticeship or just coming to the end of one.
* Comfortable working with a range of security and alarm systems.
* Keen to continue learning and building technical experience.
* Reliable, professional, and eager to take the next step in your engineering career.
* Based in the North West with a clean UK driving licence.
If you're ready to take everything you’ve learned so far and apply it in a challenging, rewarding environment – this role gives you the platform to thrive.
Start your journey into high-security systems today. Apply now or contact Courtney Gilgunn.
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